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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
1
Rev. C. L. Glenn praises rising church attendance and spring flowers from Mrs. Oscar Dreizin. He delivers an Easter season message stressing God as a reliable, loving presence, citing Jesus and Paul to illustrate unwavering dependability.
The local Red Cross urges residents to support the war relief drive with a $2,700 county quota, noting about $1,000 remains. Contact County War Fund Drive Chairman Thelman Jarrell or district workers to pledge. colored committees included.
Miss Cathryn Payne of Butler attended the launching of the 5.5 Clark Howell Liberty Ship at the Southeastern Shipbuilding yard in Savannah on March 14. The ship honors the late Clark Howell Sr., editor of the Atlanta Constitution. Attendees included Brig Gen Clark Howell and other Atlanta notables such as Albert Howell Ralph McGill H. H. Trotti and Mayor W B Hartsfield.
Anna Fowler known as Aunt Anna a respected Black resident of Butler died Sunday afternoon at 72 after a brief heart illness. Funeral service set for 2 o clock at Friendship Baptist Church with three daughters from New York among the bereaved.
An Easter cantata will be presented at the Methodist church on Sunday evening, April 2. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the program.
Ft Valley Ga March 18 Mrs Elsie Jump 21 was found guilty of voluntary man slaughter in the mutilation murder of her husband John Jump. She testified she killed him to save her life and the lives of her two illegitimate children. The jury sentenced her to 17 to 20 years in the state penitentiary.
The U S Government imposes a 20 percent tax on all theatre tickets effective April 1. Adult prices stay at 25 cents, children under 12 seated pay 12 cents, and balcony seats rise to 20 cents. Saturday matinees set at 25 cents. The notice notes taxes support soldiers and hopes for repeal.
Fourteen Taylor county white men left yesterday for Ft. McPherson for induction after passing pre induction exams. Named are Murray Walker Dan Callahan Theo Barrow Calvin Ingram Archie Loyd Alvin Chasso Hill Marshall Jackson Hobbs Jr Alfred Duncan Byrd Ralph Foy Cox James Adrian Trussell Walter Joe Hobbs Thomas Otis Gaines Charlie Ray Lord Robert Ray McInvale William James Austin Co J Montgomery James Roscoe McInvale George Fountain Hammock.
Rock Hooten a 28 year old colored man was electrocuted at Reidsville State Prison for the May 12 1943 murder of Van Jackson an elderly colored man from Reynolds He entered the chair at 12 noon and died a minute later He proclaimed You are killing an innocent man The death sentence was imposed by Judge T Hicks Fort after a Taylor Superior Court verdict without mercy Hooten will be buried in Reynolds Saturday Two others from the county have been electrocuted S T Mosley brother in law of Hooten was executed about two years ago
Mr Hoodman R Parks owner and manager states the Reynolds Truck and Tractor Company is building a new brick headquarters in Reynolds. The 100 by 150 foot structure will be completed by June and sit across from Hinton & Company warehouse. The site will house an international trucks and tractors agency with a machine shop to support farm machinery repair.
The War Price and Rationing Board requires all truck owners to visit the Rationing Board office between March 23 and April 1 to sign a renewal form before obtaining gas books for the second quarter.
Hon. J W Edwards retires from Georgia House of Representatives after six years and signals a long record of state service. U S Underwood announces candidacy, praised as a successful Taylor County merchant and farmer with broad business interests.
Harold Posey son of Mr and Mrs David B Posey Reynolds received his commission as second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps at Altus Oklahoma on March 13 He graduated as a bomber pilot entering the army from this county December 11 1942 and was accepted in the air corps at Cochran Field Macon He is a brother of Henry Posey now training to become a pilot at Madison Wisconsin Lt Posey is on a short furlough with his parents at Reynolds
Palm Sunday marks the start of a church series at the Methodist Church with evening services at 2 o clock. The pastor will deliver messages on themes vital to modern spiritual life, inviting all to attend.
The condition of Mr. George W. Bivins has greatly improved after a heart attack last Wednesday. Although still confined to bed he can take nourishment and converse with his visitors at his bedside.
Heavy rains caused extensive damage in Taylor County. Highway 19 washout at Mc Cants mill pond dam blocked traffic since Monday. Highway 22 between Half Way House and Talbotton closed due to washouts. Highway 96 near Reynolds and Roberta flooded. reopened Tuesday morning. Jinks bridge and other small bridges washed away or damaged. Dairy farmer Lawson Wilson reports 42 cows drowned in floodwaters north of town. 35 Black Orpingtons and seven Holsteins lost, one Holstein yielding ten gallons daily.
Two trained War Manpower Commission representatives will visit Taylor county to help fill war production roles. They will be in Butler courthouse and Reynolds city hall on Friday and Saturday March 31 and April 1 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open to both men and women seeking good paying work to support the war effort.
Montezuma March 18 Five one story business buildings and the roof of a two story structure were in ruins Monday evening after a fire on Decatur street. The owner Leon Harrison’s properties housed three negro cafes a pressing club and a barber shop. The two story building served as a warehouse for amusement equipment owned by Brandt Whatley. Fire department checked the blaze and prevented further damage to the adjoining building. Loss was partially insured.
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